

On the next screen, disable Check Apps and Files and SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge. On Apps & Browsers Control screen, click on Reputation-based Protection Settings. In the right-pane, click on Apps and Browser Control.


Go to Settings > Update & Security > select Windows Security in the left pane. If you are unable to download a File or App from a known website, you can temporarily disable SmastScreen Filter and download the File. Steps to Turn OFF SmartScreen Filter in Windows 10 In such cases, the only way to download such Apps and Files on your computer is to Temporarily Disable SmartScreen and enable it back again, after completing the download. In-fact, users have even reported being unable to download their own Word, Excel and PDF files from Google Drive. However, SmartScreen Filter is also known to prevent genuine or harmless content from being downloaded. When SmartScreen is enabled, it should provide an additional layer of security to your device, in addition to Windows Security or any other third-party antivirus program installed on your computer.
